Canadian Arab Women's Association

New date! Join us for a special evening celebrating Arab heritage, culture, and community, as well as celebrating CAWA's 10th Anniversary 🤍 📅 May 14, 2026 📍 Shishalicious 🎟 $95 per ticket #CAWA #ArabHeritageMonth #FundraisingDinner #CAWA10thAnniversary #CulturalCelebration

We're grateful for the kindness and generosity of @KofC that made this Eid so special and for spreading joy to so many children and families 💜 Moments like these truly bring our community together and make a lasting impact! #CAWA #EidJoy #KnightsofColumbus

We were so happy to gather with our community for a warm and welcoming Family Ramadan Iftar in Guelph 🌙🤍A sincere thank you to Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner and the Guelph Police Service for joining us and sharing this meaningful evening with our community! #CAWA #CommunityIftar

On International Women’s Day, we take a moment to recognize and appreciate the Arab women in our community and worldwide. Your contributions, care, leadership, and presence help shape stronger families and communities every day. Happy International Women’s Day! #CAWA #IWD2026

We were happy to gather with our community for a special Family Iftar at Shishalicious 🌙 Families and friends came together to connect and share the evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and special thanks to MP Matt Strauss for joining us. #CAWA #RamadanIftar

We are proud to celebrate and congratulate our founder, Asma Alwahsh, on being nominated in the Young Professional category at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce #CAWA #BusinessExcellenceAwards #WaterlooRegion

We were proud to join the Shelldale Winter Warm Up in Guelph in support of youth programs in the Onward Willow neighbourhood ❄️🤍 Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and celebrated the power of community! #CAWA #ShelldaleFamilyGateway #WinterWarmUp #GuelphCommunity

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 From all of us at CAWA, we wish you a blessed month filled with mercy, forgiveness, and peace. May Allah accept your fasting and prayers, and may this holy month strengthen our sense of compassion, solidarity, and community. #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan2026

Happy Family Day from CAWA 💜 Today, we honour the strength, resilience, and deep bonds that define Arab families in our community. May this day bring you warmth, laughter, and meaningful moments with the people who matter most. #CAWA #FamilyDay

We were proud to host the Customer Service Excellence sessions delivered by TLG. These sessions were not only informative, but truly empowering. The "I'm Here" program participants gained practical skills, confidence, and tools they can immediately apply in their careers.

We're grateful for the opportunity to meet with MPP Aislinn Clancy. We discussed CAWA’s programs, local community needs, and how collaboration can strengthen our shared efforts to support families and build a more connected community. #ServingOurCommunity

We are sincerely thankful to the Guelph Community Foundation for supporting CAWA’s I’m Here Program through the 2025 Community Grants Program. This investment strengthens our ability to support newcomers and community members through mentorship, training, and connection.

Stepping into a new year with gratitude for the people, moments, and lessons that shaped us. Wishing you steadiness, small wins, and many reasons to keep moving forward. Happy New Year. #CAWA #HappyNewYear2026 #NewBeginnings

We are grateful to everyone who joined CAWA’s appreciation dinner. Community support is essential to the work nonprofits do, and we are thankful for the leaders and partners who stand with us. Stronger communities grow when we work together.

Celebrating the incredible progress of participants in the “I’m Here” Food Business Readiness Program, funded by the Region of Waterloo. We're so proud of their achievements and grateful to local leaders for their support.

An evening filled with gratitude and love as we came together to see off Warda, a deeply valued member of the CAWA family. Her dedication, warmth, and impact on our community will never be forgotten. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours! #CAWA #TeamAppreciation

A heartfelt thank you to 2nd Chance for partnering with CAWA and offering a valuable session to our “I Am Here” program participants and helping the community rebuild confidence and take steps toward a fresh start. #CAWA #IAmHereProgram #2ndChance #Guelph #CareerDevelopment

Last week, our I Am Here program participants visited Agilec Employment Services for an inspiring session on resumes, job searching, and employment in Waterloo Region. Our ladies left motivated. Thank you Agilec for supporting women in our community! #CAWA #Agilec #IAmHereProgram

يسعدنا نخبركم بأن برنامج "أنا هنا" انطلق في مدينة غويلف! أول جلسة بالتعاون مع مؤسسة 2nd Chance المتخصصة في دعم التوظيف وتطوير المهارات. للتسجيل: forms.gle/4ewcixMTHRsGox… التواصل مع سارة صعب يرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني: arahsaab@cawakw.ca #CAWA #Guelph #employementworkshop

CAWA extends heartfelt congratulations to John Goodman on becoming Deputy Chief of Community Policing. We are grateful to attend the ceremony to share remarks in recognition of his dedication to community safety. #WRPS #CAWA #WaterlooRegion #CommunityPartners